Mounting the sitter elite, Bed mount, Sitter elite 19 – Posey Sitter Elite® User Manual

Page 19: Bed attachment, Fig. 21 - wire bracket, Release lever fig. 22, Slide alarm down fig. 23, Slide alarm out press release lever

Sitter Elite

Mounting the Sitter Elite

The Sitter Elite comes with two mounting brackets:

• One (1) for wall or chair mount. (Cat. 8276 (without wire clip)

• One (1) for bed mount (Cat. 8276).

For additional brackets, call Posey Customer Service at 1.800.447.6739 or 1.626.443.3143.

Before each use, check that:

• Alarm is securely mounted out of the patient’s reach and functions properly by

activating alarm (see pages 22-24).

• Indicator lights are in clear view of staff.

Bed Mount

NOTE: The Sitter Elite comes with a standard bed bracket that fits head

and footboards ½” – 2” (1 cm - 5 cm) thick.
1. Use wire bracket (Cat. 8276) for head or footboard mounting

(fig. 21).

2. Slide alarm onto bracket from top down until it is firmly in place

(fig. 22).

3. Choose location on head or footboard where patient cannot

reach or tamper with the alarm or connections.

4. Pull bracket wire away from alarm to create an opening wide enough to fit the head or

footboard. Slide bracket onto bed and push down to ensure a snug fit. Make sure indicator

lights are in clear view of staff.

5. To remove alarm, gently push release lever IN while sliding alarm up and out (fig. 23).
6. Make sure sensor and/or nurse call cables can be secured out of the way and do not present

a tripping hazard.

Bed Attachment

DELAY

MODE

TONE

VOLUME

RECORD

VOICE

TONE

MIC

VOICE MUTE HOLD

SUSPEND

HOLD/SUSPEND

NURSE CALL

Fig. 21 - Wire Bracket

PULL L

EVER

SLIDE O

RELEASE

LEVER

Fig. 22

PRESS

OFF

SLIDE ALARM

DOWN

Fig. 23

OFF